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jetmechmarty Crew Chief Posts: 525	saving a 75 now with pictures Mar 8, 2013 10:01:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jetmechmarty on Mar 8, 2013 10:01:03 GMT -5 Where did you get the rectifier? Never mind. I see the other post.
	Last Edit: Mar 8, 2013 10:02:31 GMT -5 by jetmechmarty Marty (in Mississippi) XS650SK XS1100SG

srust58
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saving a 75 now with pictures Mar 8, 2013 11:49:44 GMT -5

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Mar 8, 2013 10:01:03 GMT -5 jetmechmarty said:

Where did you get the rectifier?

Never mind. I see the other post.

here are the part numbers from Digi-Key. Rectifier 36MT10-ND heat sink V766Y. I had to do some trimming on one fin to fit the rectifier. It's hard to see in the photo but if you look closely at the left side you can see the middle is cut out of the inside fin. . Easy job with my little battery powered dremel. I also ordered another heat sink as I wasn't sure which one I was going to use. That one is square (35mm) with straight fins 642-45AB.

Last Edit: Mar 8, 2013 11:53:41 GMT -5 by srust58

1979 XS650 owner since new
75 XS650B project
76 Honda CB750F1 Super Sport mint original

srust58
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79 XS650 Special 76 HondaCB750F Super Sport

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saving a 75 now with pictures Mar 26, 2013 23:51:54 GMT -5

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Picked these up off the local CL recently. I was looking for caliper and disc so I could put twins up front. Got those and the seller asked if I was interested in the tank, side covers, and mufflers. I wasn't really looking for those but he wanted them to go to a good home and wasn't get much response from his ad. The stuff was pretty decent shape and the price was right so I took them. It's off of a 76 but now I can change the look now and then by swapping out a few parts.

Last Edit: Mar 26, 2013 23:57:00 GMT -5 by srust58

1979 XS650 owner since new
75 XS650B project
76 Honda CB750F1 Super Sport mint original

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saving a 75 now with pictures Mar 27, 2013 8:47:17 GMT -5

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Wow! That's really nice! I think I have seen an XS650C up close and personal, maybe one time, that I can think of. Based on what I have seen, the '75 model was very popular, as was the '77. I don't know why, but but is popular usually follows what was popular. Just the same, I find the '76 color scheme pleasing to the eye. I like the look of the pipes better than the earlier model as well.

Your B is going to need company in the garage. I think you need to find a C to put under those tins!

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XS1100SG

srust58
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saving a 75 now with pictures Mar 27, 2013 16:05:29 GMT -5

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Mar 27, 2013 8:47:17 GMT -5 jetmechmarty said:

Your B is going to need company in the garage. I think you need to find a C to put under those tins!

I think I may have to settle for having the 75 masquerade as a 76 now and then by parts swapping.

Three bikes now with another two coming this spring. A free 77 Honda GL1000 and a one owner 72 Suzuki T500 Titan that has been stored for 30 years. A little excited about the Titan....the GL not as much, the only thing more expensive than a cheap bike is a free bike.

Not sure how I will squeeze them all in.

Last Edit: Mar 27, 2013 16:07:51 GMT -5 by srust58

1979 XS650 owner since new
75 XS650B project
76 Honda CB750F1 Super Sport mint original

mashermoto Crew Chief Posts: 555	saving a 75 now with pictures Apr 1, 2016 21:56:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mashermoto on Apr 1, 2016 21:56:39 GMT -5 No doubt those early model 650's were the best looking. Great job on the restore.
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lsettle: First post in over 6 years! Aug 28, 2016 19:45:17 GMT -5

kardon: Wow quiet here, where did they all go. Oct 7, 2016 2:18:13 GMT -5

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buell88: Anybody have any idea who built the xs650 tracker used in the Draggin Jeans Ad on Pipeburn? May 16, 2017 16:24:09 GMT -5

joshua: The regulator/rectifier unit I got from Mikes PMA has closer hole spacing than original. Are we supposed to mill the holes to fit? Jun 7, 2017 19:25:58 GMT -5

joshua: My bad. I found the bracket they supplied to mount the rectifier/regulator... Uh oh. How is this meant to work? Which way is it meant to mount? Looks like I have to use some spacers or something. Good instructions would be nice. Jun 7, 2017 22:09:52 GMT -5

craig8johnson: Not sure if this is the right spot or not but oh well... Jul 11, 2017 18:04:15 GMT -5

craig8johnson: I'm checking the charging system. I'm afraid I might have fried the last battery. With the solid state regulator (after market) what should it be charging at. The book says, I think, 15 volts. I'm hitting 17 when revved. Is that too high? Jul 11, 2017 18:06:19 GMT -5

gggGary: Yes 17 volts is too high, about 14 volts is max, sounds like you don't have the right regulator or it's wired wrong. Jul 13, 2017 6:54:33 GMT -5

dean: Just saying Hello, new member who is going to fix up a 79 XS650 that has seen its better days. I will definitely have lots of questions coming up. Jun 23, 2018 16:45:32 GMT -5

tt650: Trying to breathe life into a 1980 that's been stored (indoors) for 25 yrs. Air filters are dry rotted. Have cleaned carbs but she only runs briefly on choke then stops. Need jet setting info and other ideas that might help her idle and rev. Jul 3, 2018 19:15:19 GMT -5

trix13: Hey everyone! New to the forum and am fighting those gremlins!! New charging system, ignition switch, coil and fuse box. Resistance is higher than normal on the ignition pick up so I'm trying to find one. No such luck yet. Aug 16, 2018 8:50:48 GMT -5

trix13: Also, even though all of my connections are clean, I cannot seem to find out why , when at higher rpms, I hit the signals and the rpms pulse with the signals...hahah. same with the brake light. I appreciate all input!! Aug 16, 2018 8:55:08 GMT -5

bob99: how do I post a question. I am new to the forum Jun 6, 2019 10:52:10 GMT -5

adlpc: Hello all! Been enjoying your edifying posts and discussions - and as a fan of the XS650 since my early teenage years happy that I now own a 1980 Special which I plan to turn into a vintage half faired racer. Thank you all for being here! Oct 1, 2019 0:58:56 GMT -5

jimothyj: Hello everyone, I just joined & wish would have known about this site in 2014 when I brought my 1974 TX650A back from the grave. I have spent a good deal of $$ and alot of time on it. Just painted it and working on electrical, I will post pics soon, Apr 10, 2021 2:14:13 GMT -5

louisvan: trix13 - I had a problem with my 1975 SX650. When I got to highway speeds, the engine lost power. The problem was in the connectors. At a certain vibration and the wind pushing on the wiring loom, the connector lost continuity. A bad crimp to the wire. May 20, 2021 1:19:09 GMT -5

deadlykittin: Hey guys,. i have a 82 xs650 special, super new rider, with almost no knowledge on bikes. So was just riding it, getting used to the clutch and all that. But i was noticed its really hard to get the bike to start, using electric start. And the kick pump--- Aug 4, 2022 17:09:55 GMT -5

deadlykittin: loses compression after the first kick. Ontop of that, i noticed it 1, wont go into neutral when sitting still. and now it dies after getting it started in neutral and going into gear Aug 4, 2022 17:11:01 GMT -5

saving a 75 now with pictures

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